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Yakam
Newsletter
Principal: Gary Stenhouse
Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan Mackenzie
Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350
Email: Yakamia.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Volume 5
1 April 2016

Hello From Room 12


In class we have been learning about persuasive speaking
and writing. For our assembly, we decided to do a play
where lots of persuasive language is used. The play was
called, Dont Let the Pigeons Drive the Bus! The pigeons
are bus enthusiasts and one day an opportunity arises
where they could have the chance to drive a real bus.

Here are some of the arguments that the pigeons put


forward for why they should be able to drive a bus:

Youll crash the bus before you have a chance to get


anywhere.
You dont have hands to hold the steering wheel or the
gears.
Your legs are too tiny to press the pedals. How will you
stop in an emergency?
You wont be able to stay on the road.
Youre so short you wont be able to see over the
dashboard.
The sign says. No animals allowed on the bus
Pigeons are a type of animal. Youre not allowed on the
bus, so you cant drive the bus.

Who do you think had the


most convincing argument?
The pigeons or the
passengers?

Were brilliant at flying.


We can travel a long way and we always find our
way home.
We know you have to steer the steering wheel,
change the gears and push the pedals.
We have excellent eyesight.
I can lay an egg!
Ill dress up nicely and look pretty.

Here are some of the counter arguments from the


passengers:

You dont know how to drive a bus.

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Yakamia Primary School

From the Principals Desk


In writing this newsletter, it is hard to believe that Term 1 ends next week. I would like to thank the
courteous, polite and friendly Yakamia students and supportive parents for making my first term at this
school so enjoyable.
I wish everyone a great two week break and look forward to Term 2 commencing with students on:
Wednesday 27 April.
Farewell Mrs Height
Next week will be Mrs Heights last week at Yakamia Primary School as she goes on
Long Service Leave from April 8 and will retire after using her leave.
Mrs Height is an experienced primary school educator having worked as a classroom
teacher, a literacy specialist, District Curriculum Coordinator and Deputy Principal.
She has provided Instructional leadership and led Curriculum reform at Yakamia since
2008.
Mrs Height has developed productive team environments and worked closely with
staff to plan learning programs to meet the needs of students and staff.
She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered at our school. We wish her much
happiness with her new career
Other Staff News for Term 2
Mrs Walmsley will take the first 4 weeks Long Service Leave (LSL), and, combined with Mrs Heights
leave, Mr Stamp will relieve in this role full time. Mr Tim Harwood will relieve in Room 21.
Ms Bunney will be on LSL each Friday until the end of the year. Mrs Sarah Johnson will relieve.
Mrs Beard will be on LSL for Week 1 of Term 2, Mrs Kelly Bellfield will relieve.
Mrs Renee Wood will be on LSL all of Term 2. Mrs Gemma Sandy will relieve in Room 12.
Mr Gary Stenhouse completes his term at Yakamia PS on Friday, May 27. Mr Mackenzie will take on
this role for the remainder of Term 2.

Anzac Service
Our school Anzac service will be held prior to the school holidays on Friday, 8 April at 9am. ANZAC Day
falls at the end of the school holidays this year on Monday 25 April. Although our school service is
considerably earlier, we decided to ensure our students had the opportunity to remember the significance
of the day and participate in school service prior to the school holiday break. All parents and members of
the extended community are welcome to attend.
Wreath Items:
Students are asked to bring a flower or small bunch of flowers to place at the base of the flagpole at the
conclusion of the service to form a wreath.

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Yakamia Primary School

From the Principals Desk

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VACATION
The Term 1 vacation break commences on Friday, April 8. Students resume at school on Wednesday April 27.
Please note that Tuesday April 26 is a previously advertised School Development Day where teaching staff will be
engaging in the new areas of the West Australian Curriculum.

NAPLAN TESTING
The National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy will be conducted Australia wide from
10 - 12 May for students enrolled in Years 3 and 5. Parents should make every effort to ensure
their child participates by attendance at school during these times.
Parent Information Brochures have been sent home outlining the tests to be undertaken.
Can I help my child prepare for the tests?
The provision of comprehensive teaching and learning programs is the best preparation that schools can provide for their
students. Schools will ensure students are familiar with the format, language, response
types and time constraints of the tests.
Sample questions can be accessed at nap.edu.au/naplan/the-tests.html on the national NAPLAN website.
The best way you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to reassure your child that NAPLAN tests are just one part of
their school program, and to urge them to simply do the best they can on the day.
Parents also have the right to withdraw their child from the tests. If you wish to withdraw your child from the tests, you must
sign a parent or carer consent form by 8 April. Please contact Mr Mackenzie for more information.
GOOD IDEAS FOR A HEALTHY BREAKFAST
Rosemary Stanton OAM Nutritionist
Good nutrition is essential for good health and a good breakfast is vitally important for good nutrition. Breakfast gets the
metabolism going and helps prevent a slump in concentration during the late morning hours. Studies also show that those
who eat a healthy breakfast eat less junk food later in the day and have a lower intake of saturated fat and a higher intake
of essential nutrients and dietary fibre for the whole day.
For a healthy breakfast, good choices include: apples, pears, bananas, mandarins, grapes, or any fresh fruit in season,
cheese cubes or cheese sticks, fresh bread rolls (especially if served with a banana), toast with yeast extract, milk (low-fat
preferably), fruit based smoothie (blend low fat milk, fresh fruit, yoghurt and a little honey), quality, whole wheat breakfast
biscuits, natural muesli with milk, toast with an egg, toast with cheese.
Poor choices include: Breakfast bars (too much sugar), sugary cereals, crisps or chips, soft drinks, juice drinks.

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Yakamia Primary School

From the Principals Desk

CONTRIBUTIONS AND CHARGES

Only 5 more days to win back your Voluntary Contributions!


Pay your childs school contribution before the end of Term 1 and you will go into the raffle to win back the money!
Three prizes are up for grabs. One entry is given to every child who has paid. (i.e. a family with 3 children attending YPS,
will have 3 chances to win).
Thank you to the P&C for generously sponsoring this idea.
It is disappointing to find at to date we have only received an average of 21% of voluntary contributions. This is less than
half the 2015 collection rate. I am sure that the Yakamia School community values public education.
We look forward to your support in paying these voluntary contributions soon
Kindergarten
$50
Pre-Primary
$60
Years 1-6
$60
These funds are used to provide additional resources for all students.
.
If you have any queries on contributions and charges, please contact the office. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or
bank deposit (BSB016510 Acc: 340823089). We do not have EFTPOS facilities.

Last year Yakamia PS had a contribution rate was 55%. Are you aware that $60 per year is only $15 per term or
$1.50 per week! Less than half a cup of coffee!!!

Parking
Thank you to all parents who follow the rules when parking or dropping children at school. We appreciate the improved
safety for our students. Maintaining a low speed and careful driving around our school helps all our students.

From the Tech Studio


If you have ever wondered about what happens in the TECH STUDIO, go to https://goo.gl/6Qh2SC
OR check your Seesaw Journal

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Yakamia Primary School

P&C News

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P&C Fundraiser
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE
THIS HAPPEN.
Sunday 10 April
Contact Belinda 0417 917 457
for more information

P&C Fundraiser

Free Dress Day


Thursday 7 April

Gold coin donation

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Yakamia Primary School

School News

Honour Certificate Recipients24 March 2016


12

Brock & Charlotte

26

Sienna & Adam

13

Jordan & Sebastian

32

Lashantae & Violet

14

James & Tanesha

33

Chase & Jeremy

15

Scott & Emily

34

Lincoln & Riley

21

Indi & Ben

35

Venice Mae & Isabelle

22

Taj & Jada

43

Finn & Natalie

23

Kasey & Bonny

44

Ryder & Jerry

24

Ryan & Daisy

45

Russell

25

Emily & Shaye

Community News

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Community News

Yakamia Primary School

Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.

Town Hall Community Art Project

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Community News

Yakamia Primary School

Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.

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